South Africa Safari and Mauritian Island Adventure

• Thriving culture and excitement in South Africa’s largest city
• An unforgettable safari experience in the heart of the bush
• An island paradise adventure
• Luxury and breath-taking nature throughout

Johannesburg

Dive into South Africa with your first destination, the pulsing city that locals affectionately call Jozi. In recent years the creative scene has exploded here, filling the tree-lined city with cosmopolitan districts containing countless things to do. Check out artisan food markets in Braamfontein, visit late-night jazz haunts or learn about South Africa’s history in the Apartheid Museum. A tour of the township Soweto comes highly recommended, where you can walk the streets in which Nelson Mandela and Desmond Tutu once lived. Four Seasons Hotel, The Westcliff is the perfect base for your adventure, offering an incredible view of the jungle of tress and streets that make up the city. It’s close to Johannesburg’s most lively districts, but there’s also plenty to do without even leaving the grounds. Your Garden View Deluxe Room with en suite will ensure a luxurious stay.

andBeyond Phinda Private Game Reserve

Leave the city behind and step into the bush for the next part of your adventure. You’ll spend your mornings and afternoons on game drives in one of the best reserves for meeting cheetahs. Explore the unique local ecosystems on specialist walking safaris or set off to track black rhinos. This exclusive reserve is home to seven distinct habitats with their own flora and fauna to encounter. The reserve’s proximity to the coast and Sodwana Bay provide the opportunity for scuba diving, fishing and even turtle watching. You’ll stay in an elegant suite at the award-winning Phinda Forest Lodge, an ecologically sensitive oasis of luxury. Indulge in the rim flow swimming pool, dine beneath the traditional African boma or step out onto your private viewing deck and drink in the natural beauty of South Africa.

Balaclava, Mauritius

The last leg of your journey offers yet another change of scene – shimmering sands and seas brimming with marine life. Here you can go at your own pace – lounge on the stunning Ile aux Cerfs, pique your curiosity at the country’s largest open-air market or take the plunge into one of the array of water sports available. Make the most of the crystal waters with glass-bottom boat rides, a kayak trip to Citron, stand up paddle-boarding, windsurfing and water-skiing just a handful of the options available. There’s no end to adventure here, and no end to luxury during your stay at The Oberoi Mauritius. Situated within 15 minutes of the capital, facing onto 600 metres of pristine beach and near to a protected marine park, this is the perfect location. A host of delectable dining and pampering activities are available and the hotel’s stylish historical flavour will make you not want to leave.

Please contact us to arrange your preferred dates of travel

Johannesburg
Since its beginnings as a gold town, Johannesburg has undergone multiple transformations, becoming what is today one of Africa’s most buzzing cities of art and culture. Theatres and museums jostle with markets and food stands, and offerings come from all around the world as well as Africa. Of course, meat-eaters in particular will be hard pressed to find better dining options. Johannesburg positively radiates energy and there is always something to do, no matter the time of day. Kwa Mai Mai muti market typifies the city’s culture of traditional medicine sellers and gives a great introduction to the fabric of Johannesburg. Be sure to pick up locally made handicrafts and sample the delicious fresh fruit juice readily available throughout the city.

andBeyond Phinda Private Game Reserve
As well as being known for cheetah and black rhino sightings, the Phinda Game Reserve is home to 436 bird species and the Big Five. Its seven distinct environments comprise woodland, wetland, grassland and forest interspersed with mountain ranges, rivers, marshes and pans. It’s also home to 1,000 hectares of rare dry sand forest and lies close to the coral reefs of the Indian Ocean.

The reserve actively protects cheetah, rhino and pangolin and andBeyond have worked to preserve the critically endangered ancient sand forest. The reserve works alongside Africa Foundation to employ locally and invest in local communities. Sustainability is central to their mission.

Mauritius
Volcanic mountain vistas and white sands, set in the balmy Indian Ocean? Say no more. Mauritius combines idyllic beaches, lush nature and a rich history. Beyond the beaches there is hiking to be had in the island’s verdant interior, or stunning islets and incredible diving locations just offshore. The Black River Gorges are a fabulous national park home to rare species like the pink pigeon as well as macaques, parakeets, deer and more. With a long and varied colonial past, Mauritius’ culinary offerings reflect a cacophony of influences. Think curries, the freshest of seafood, French cuisine and classic creole fare. And don’t hesitate to stop at one (or several!) of the food stalls that populate the roadside.

• Accommodation with en suite bathroom as described in the itinerary
• Three meals daily at andBeyond Phinda Forest Lodge and The Oberoi Mauritius, breakfast while staying at Four Seasons Hotel, The Westcliff
• Refreshments on safari, soft drinks, house wines, local spirits and beers, teas and coffees at andBeyond Phinda Forest Lodge
• Scheduled safari activities
• Activities in Mauritius
• All private road transfers:
  – O.R. Tambo International Airport/Four Seasons Hotel The Westcliff
  – Four Seasons Hotel The Westcliff/O.R. Tambo International Airport
  – Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport/The Oberoi Mauritius
  – The Oberoi Mauritius/Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport
• Munyawana conservancy and landing fee
• Bed levy
• Emergency medical evacuation insurance
• Administration fee

• All Flights
• Visa costs
• Vaccinations
• Health insurance
• Travel insurance
• Additional travel requirements outside of included transfers
• Gratuities

Especially suited to:

• Wildlife enthusiasts
• Beach lovers
• Active explorers and thrill-seekers
• Those wanting a taste of what Southern Africa has to offer

Suitable for ages 6 to 65